How To Recover Unsaved Excel File (2023)

#excel If you were working on an Excel file that was not saved before an unexpected event or software crash, you may still have a chance to recover the unsaved file. Here's how you can attempt to recover an unsaved Excel file using different methods:

Method 1: Recover from the AutoRecover feature (Excel 2016 and later versions):
1. Open Microsoft Excel.
2. Click on the "File" tab in the top-left corner of the Excel window.
3. Select "Open" from the menu on the left.
4. In the Open dialog box, click on the "Recent Workbooks" option.
5. Scroll down to the bottom of the list and click on the "Recover Unsaved Workbooks" button. This will open the Document Recovery pane.
6. Look for the unsaved Excel file in the Document Recovery pane.
7. Double-click on the file to open and recover it.
8. Save the recovered file immediately with a new name or location to avoid losing any changes.

Method 2: Recover from temporary files (Excel 2013 and earlier versions):
1. Open Microsoft Excel.
2. Click on the "File" tab in the top-left corner of the Excel window.
3. Select "Open" from the menu on the left.
4. In the Open dialog box, navigate to the folder: C:\Users\your_username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Office\UnsavedFiles.
- Replace "your_username" with your actual Windows username.
5. Look for the unsaved Excel file in the UnsavedFiles folder.
6. Double-click on the file to open and recover it.
7. Save the recovered file immediately with a new name or location to avoid losing any changes.

Method 3: Check temporary and auto-recovery folders (general method):
1. Open the File Explorer (Windows key + E).
2. Enter "%temp%" (without quotes) in the address bar and press Enter. This will open the temporary files folder.
3. Look for Excel temporary files that start with "Excel" followed by a series of alphanumeric characters. These files may have an .xls or .xlsx extension.
4. Copy any relevant temporary files to a different location (e.g., your desktop).
5. Change the file extension of the copied files from .xls or .xlsx to .xlsb.
6. Double-click on the copied file to open and recover it in Excel.
7. Save the recovered file immediately with a new name or location to avoid losing any changes.

Note: The success of recovering unsaved Excel files may vary depending on factors such as the version of Excel, the timing of the unsaved event, and the auto-recovery settings. It is always recommended to save your work frequently to prevent data loss.

If none of these methods work, unfortunately, there may be limited options for recovering the unsaved Excel file.

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